SERVING OUR CLIENTS WITH
INTEGRITY
SINCE 1995
Established in 1995
Committed to providing consistency, trust, experience, integrity, and competency with every client and in every interaction.
WHO WE ARE
Founded by Christopher Hawks in 1995, Hawks & Associates LC stands as a testament to the power of enduring client relationships, friendships, and unparalleled legal service. Our journey began with a vision to offer more than just legal advice; we sought to be trusted advisors and partners in navigating the complexities of the legal system. Over the years, our practice has expanded beyond the boundaries of Wyoming and Colorado, serving client needs across the United States, and in Europe, and Asia.
What sets us apart
At Hawks & Associates LC, we pride ourselves on a unique blend of personal touch and global reach. Whether in a corporate boardroom or on a farm, Chris's strategic mindset and adaptability emerge to the forefront.
Our firm is distinguished by its ability to manage highly sensitive situations with agility, providing risk management, strategic planning, and innovative solutions that span national and international scopes. Our commitment to excellence is recognized through Chris's accolades, including being a Mountain States Super Lawyer and being the first Wyoming lawyer invited to be a Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
Our Focus
The scope of our legal services extends through various domains, including private client services, corporate and transactional representation, and real estate. Chris addresses intricate needs of individual clients, businesses, and family institutions, offering counsel in trust, real estate, and business matters on a global scale. Our team’s experience is underpinned by Chris’s comprehensive education and esteemed roles within the legal community, including his past Presidency of the Wyoming State Bar and memberships in multiple legal boards and associations.
Chris Hawks
Chris has devoted his life and career to the law and constant education and betterment. His legal career is adorned with notable milestones and a profound commitment to client success.
Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Minor in Sociology. He attended his first year of law school at Pepperdine University and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming in 1991. Chris is admitted to practice in Wyoming State and Federal Courts and Colorado State Court. Chris is an active member of the American Bar Association, Wyoming Bar Association and the Teton County Bar Association.
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Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Minor in Sociology
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First year of law school at Pepperdine University
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Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wyoming in 1991
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Mountain States Super Lawyer
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Wyoming's first member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers
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Immediate Past President of Wyoming State Bar September 2023 to present
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President of Wyoming State Bar September 2022 to September 2023
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Board of Directors: National Council of Lawyer Disciplinary Boards
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Wyoming Board of Professional Responsibility 2017-2023
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Wyoming Board of Law Examiners 2011 - 2017, 2019 - Present (2023 Chair)
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Board of Directors, Teton Science School 2007-2009
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Jackson Hole Land Trust, Open Space Council
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Board of Directors & President Jackson Hole Ski Club 2006-2009
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Board of Directors, Public Education Coalition 2001-2003
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Board of Directors, Community Center for the Arts 2001
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Board of Directors, Public Education Coalition 1999-2002
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Admitted to the Wyoming State Bar in 1991
Admitted to the Colorado State Bar in 2023
Wyoming State and Federal Courts
When not at his desk, Chris and his wife Jennifer enjoy world travel, beaches and the desert. With two adult sons living in Australia, Chris spends a lot of time crossing the Pacific Ocean to visit them or planning other destinations in between to meet.
Chris and Jennifer spend their Jackson Hole summers camping in their Airstream and wake-surfing on Jackson Lake.
Chris was formerly an ultra-marathon runner and took 1st Place Bighorn 50 Kilometer Trail Race – Men’s 30-40. He has completed numerous other marathons, half marathons and trail marathons in the United States, Canada and Switzerland.
Chris also enjoys fly fishing, skiing and road and mountain biking.
Callie Walsh
Originally from Darien, Connecticut, Callie moved to Jackson in 2009 and joined Hawks & Associates in 2013. Since then, she has worked closely with clients on trust, estate, and business administration, bringing continuity, attention to detail, and a personal approach to her work. A key part of Callie’s role is managing the day-to-day administration of numerous private trust companies (PTCs) represented by the firm.
As Office Manager, Callie oversees the firm’s daily financial and administrative operations, including cash flow management, tax preparation, account reconciliations, scheduling, and account management. She also manages Snake River Corporate Service LC, a Wyoming commercial registered agent serving more than 100 Wyoming entities.
In her role as Trust Assistant, Callie coordinates trustee meetings, maintains trust records and archives, and tracks trust assets. She is currently pursuing the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation to further deepen her knowledge of trust administration and wealth management.
Callie graduated with honors from Roanoke College. She studied abroad at Bond University in Australia, where she completed coursework in International Relations. She has completed Cannon Financial Institute’s comprehensive Trust School curriculum.
In her free time, she loves to be outside enjoying the mountains with her sons, daughter, and husband. Although she loves to travel, Callie is always happy to return home to the Tetons.
Alicia Evans
Born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming, Alicia earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon. After spending a year working at a family law firm in San Diego, she returned home to attend law school at the University of Wyoming, where she graduated with honors. While in law school, Alicia served as an Article Editor for theWyoming Law Review and represented clients as a Student Attorney in the Civil Legal Services Clinic.
Before joining Hawks & Associates, Alicia spent several years practicing civil litigation at The Spence Law Firm. Outside of her practice, she enjoys volunteering in the community, including at the Equal Justice Wyoming Reference Desk, where she helps guide self-represented litigants through the legal system.
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More to come
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Alicia spends much of her time skiing and hiking with her husband and their dog.
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**The Wyoming State Bar does not permit any Wyoming lawyer to be certified as a specialist or an expert in a particular area of the law. If you are considering hiring a lawyer you should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
